Higher classification Telosma | Subfamily Asclepiadoideae Scientific name Telosma cordata Rank Species | |
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Similar Telosma, Sesbania grandiflora, Night‑blooming jasmine, Asclepiadoideae, Ipomoea cairica | ||
Telosma cordata pakalana vine
Telosma cordata is a species of flowering plant native to China. It is cultivated elsewhere and may occur wild as an introduced species. Common names include Chinese violet, cowslip creeper, Pakalana vine, Tonkin jasmine, Tonkinese creeper. The plant bears clusters of golden yellow blooms along the vining stems during summer months. Individual blooms emerge successively over a period of weeks emitting a rich, heavy fragrance during the day and night. Caution, stem is poisonous to pigs.
Contents
- Telosma cordata pakalana vine
- Telosma cordata 2015 cowslip vine pakalana vine
- Characteristics
- Leaf
- Flower
- Fruit
- Uses
- References
Telosma cordata 2015 cowslip vine pakalana vine
Characteristics
The Cowslip is classified as a creeper that can climb as far as 2-5 meters. The vine is small, round and very tough. As the tree is older, the vine will change from green to brown. The top is covered with dense white bush that can cover other trees completely. The Cowslip is reproduced by cutting or seeding. It can grow in airy soil and in bright sunlight. It can be found in dry evergreens, mixed deciduous forests, grove woods and dry dipterocarp forests all over Thailand.
Leaf
The Cowslip has single heart-shaped leaves growing in pairs. The leaf is about 4-7.5 cm wide and about 6-11 cm long with smooth underside. Thickness of the leaf is very small, veins can be clearly seen. The stem is about 1.2-2 cm long.
Flower
The flowers of the Cowslip blooms as a bouquet consisting of about 10-20 flowers. The greenish-yellow flower has a strong fragrance especially in the evening. It has a diameter of about 1.5 cm with 5 petals and 5 stamens which is connected to each other and to the pistils. Blooming season of the Cowslip is March-May although sometimes in July-October.
Fruit
The fruit of the Cowslip is smooth, green and round with pointy ends. The inside contains large amount of flat seeds with white fluff attached to the end. The produce season is around June-August.
Uses
The top, fruit and flowers can all be consumed as vegetables, or cooked in dishes. The top is believed to be the most nutritious. The flower is used in desserts and for ornamental purposes in bouquets and wreaths. The plant's vines are tough and can be used as rope. The wood can be used for construction in some cases. The plant has also been used for traditional medicinal purposes, as an antipyretic, an antidote for poison, a tranquilizer, and for the relief of backbone pain.